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Here we guide you through the standard design process that your new website will go through from initial contact with Glassraven, to launch of your brand new website!
The Web Design Process Explained
Determining your requirements.
We need to establish what your company requires from the new website, also background information on your business - products / services, audience, purpose and so on. From this information we can then provide an accurate quote.
Agreement of proposal
We can now create you a proposal based on the requirements provided to us - this is a basic outline of your site structure and the costs involved. Once this is agreed we require a deposit to signal your acceptance in order to proceed with a design from Glassraven.
Collection of design information
At this stage we would require as much information from yourselves on how you wish your website to look and work. Your company logo, any printed materials you have for your business (flyers, business stationery etc) and if possible your website content (even if this is just a rough draft at this point). If you have seen any websites that you like the look or feel of then send us a link explaining what it is you like - this will all help us to determine what it is you require for YOUR company.
Initial site mockups
This is where the fun begins - Glassraven will create some initial mockups for your new website for you to critique. Your feedback is essential for us to develop a website that is exactly how envisaged it.
Establishing the look of your website
Based on your feedback from the mockups Glassraven will complete a working design ready for use throughout your website - once approved we are ready for inserting the final content.
Optimisation of images and content
During this phase we work on any images that you wish to use on your website - reducing them in size and optimising them for best visibility with the smallest file size (and therefore faster download). We will also proof read your website text and make suggestions on how to optimise it for best search engine placement - why not read our Search Engine Optimisation article to give you some ideas on how this works.
Final proof reading and testing
Now your website is almost ready, just one last step to go. Glassraven endeavours to ensure that there are no spelling mistakes on your website - but we request that you do a final proof read of the site and test that it is all working to your satisfaction prior to going live.
Your brand new website goes 'live'
If you have opted for Glassraven web hosting we will upload your website straight away and it will be visible for the world to see. If you have your own web hosting we will set the website live as soon as your final payment has been received.
Your new website is now ready for you to start advertising to drive visitors to the site - swap links with other websites, tell your friends and add your web address to your print materials. Glassraven will submit your URL to Google and will provide you with information on a range of other free search engines and directories.
How long does it all take?
This all depends on the specifications of the job in hand.
A basic brochure website or personal site could be up and running in around a week (urgent jobs can generally be catered for but we would need to be contacted to confirm availability).
Gallery websites & E-commerce sites take longer from a couple of weeks to a month depending on what your requirements are.
Our lead times vary and are always confirmed by Glassraven prior to work being carried out, we can also give you a better estimate for your project launch once your requirements have been received.